N7864G is a 1970 Cessna 172L. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 4 seats, powered by a Lycoming 0-320 series rated at 180 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Bennettsville, SC. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in Nov 1970. It has been registered to its current owner since Jan 2018. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 56 years old
- 1 of 883 Cessna 172L
2018
1970
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The pilot was attempting to land on a private grass runway but due to sun glare, inadvertently landed in an adjacent field. The pilot then taxied to a nearby paved road and attempted to take off with the intent to land at the private grass runway. During the takeoff roll, the airplane collided with trees resulting in substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
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